Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2009

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2009. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

April 2 Bud Shank
Renowned jazz multi-instrumentalist who was a pivotal figure in West Coast jazz, known for his exceptional skills on flute and saxophone and collaborations with legendary musicians across multiple genres.
April 2 Albert Sanschagrin
Canadian bishop (b. 1911)
April 5 I. J. Good
British mathematician (b. 1916)
April 6 Shawn Mackay
Australian rugby player and coach (b. 1982)
April 7 Dave Arneson
Legendary game designer who co-created Dungeons & Dragons, fundamentally transforming the role-playing game industry.
April 8 Richard de Mille
American scientologist, author, investigative journalist, and psychologist (b. 1922)
April 10 Deborah Digges
American poet and educator (b. 1950)
April 10 Ioannis Patakis
Greek politician (b. 1940)
April 11 Corin Tellado
Prolific Spanish novelist and photonovel writer who authored over 4,000 books and sold more than 400 million copies. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the most-selling Spanish-language book author. Known for her romantic novels and extensive literary output.
April 11 Gerda Gilboe
Danish actress and singer (b. 1914)
April 12 Marilyn Chambers
Iconic adult film actress who was a prominent figure in the pornographic film industry during the 1970s. She starred in notable films like 'Insatiable' and 'Behind the Green Door'.
April 13 Harry Kalas
Legendary American sportscaster best known for his work with the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.
April 13 Mark Fidrych
Mark Fidrych was a charismatic Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, known for his unique personality and remarkable rookie season in 1976. Despite a promising start, his career was cut short by injuries, but he remains a memorable figure in baseball history.
April 13 Bruce Snyder
American football coach (born 1940).
April 14 Maurice Druon
Maurice Druon was a renowned French novelist and historian, famous for his epic historical novel series 'The Accursed Kings' which deeply influenced historical fiction and inspired George R.R. Martin.
April 15 Clement Freud
British journalist, broadcaster, and politician known for his sharp wit, intellectual humor, and media presence across multiple platforms.
April 15 László Tisza
Hungarian-american physicist and academic (b. 1907)
April 15 Ed Blake
American baseball player (born in 1925).
April 19 J. G. Ballard
English novelist, short story writer, and essayist (b. 1930)
April 20 Beata Asimakopoulou
Greek actress (born 1932).
April 25 Beatrice Arthur
Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian best known for her iconic roles in groundbreaking sitcoms 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls', which challenged social norms and represented strong, independent women on television.
April 26 Hans Holzer
Austrian paranormal researcher and prolific author known for his extensive writings on parapsychology. He wrote numerous books exploring supernatural phenomena, including 'Beyond Medicine', 'Haunted Los Angeles', and 'The Great Ghost Hunt'.
April 27 Frankie Manning
Legendary African American dancer and choreographer who was a pivotal figure in the Lindy Hop swing dance movement during the Harlem Renaissance era. He was instrumental in developing and popularizing the dance style at the Savoy Ballroom in New York City.
April 27 Feroz Khan (actor)
Indian actor, film director & producer (b. 1939)
April 28 Richard Pratt
Polish-australian businessman (b. 1934)
April 28 Ekaterina Maximova
Russian ballerina and actress (b. 1939)
April 28 Valeria Peter Predescu
Romanian singer (born 1947)
April 30 Henk Nijdam
Dutch professional road bike rider (born 1935).